Longtime Emeralds announcer Matt Dompe to step into GM role as Benavides departs
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Emeralds have announced their new General Manager: Matt Dompe. This comes after longstanding GM Allan Benavides announced he would be leaving the Ems later this month. Dompe has spent 16 years with the Ems, serving as the assistant general manager since 2013. He is...
Eugene woman helps others find breakthroughs with hike therapy
Licensed clinical social worker and therapist Ana McAcabee started her nature therapy practice seven years ago, getting her clients out of a clinical setting and int.
Eugene Ridgeline Trail Expansion Project to break ground
Eugene's largest trail network is slated to increase in size, including its first trails specifically for mountain bikes.
UO student workers maintain strike pressure; next mediation session set for Monday
EUGENE, Ore. — Student workers at the University of Oregon continued their strike Thursday as they push for better pay. According to documents provided by the university, UOSW workers are asking for a flat starting pay of $17.50 for what are called Level 1 workers. The current offer is...
Man with machete detained after disturbance outside Eugene restaurant
EUGENE, Ore. — One person was detained by Eugene police following reports of shouting, a theft, and a man with a machete. It happened outside the Jade Dumpling and Noodle House on 25th and Willamette in Eugene. Eugene PD says the initial call came in just after 1 p.m....
Local DMV offices face challenges as residents rush to meet REAL ID deadline
JUNCTION CITY, Ore. — Wednesday (May 7) is the deadline to get your REAL ID, meaning if you want to travel by air in the U.S. and don't want to bring your passport with you, you'll need to get one soon. In our area, there have been some issues...
Lane County Sheriff leaves midway through term for PeaceHealth position
Lane County’s top law enforcement official is leaving his position mid-way through his term to take a security job at PeaceHealth. In an announcement Thursday, outgoing Sheriff Cliff Harrold thanked the community and the deputies who served underneath him. “The Sheriff’s Office is well positioned to continue to...
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Rallies held in Eugene; budget woes...
Several rallies are being held in Eugene today to protest the current administration. Also, Eugene's budget situation may force the city to close Amazon Pool. Meteorologist Cameron Landfield has the weather.
VA secretary to tour Eugene facility Thursday, highlight new electronic records system
EUGENE, Ore. — The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins is visiting Eugene Thursday to touch on the facility's role in supporting veterans, particularly those living in rural communities. Collins is set to tour the VA medical facility in Eugene and discuss the VA's investment into transforming...
Friday Weather Alert for Eugene: Spring Storm to Bring 80% Rain Chance, Slippery Roads...
Eugene, Oregon – An 80% chance of rain arrives Friday in Eugene, bringing a sudden shift from spring warmth to wet roads and chilly winds. According to the National Weather Service in Portland, rain showers will begin midday Friday with winds up to 9 mph and continue into Friday night. Drivers along I-5 should expect...
